What is the treatment for high ESR in blood?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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Your doctor might advise taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) corticosteroid therapy to reduce inflammation.

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Take a BUN Test (Blood Urea Nitrogen) Test or Take a HSV Test (Herpes Simplex Virus) Test

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Answered 24/07/2025

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